More than just a humble western bar, Oil Can Harry’s in L.A. was also a community hub for LGBTQ+ country-lovers, who began flocking to their popular line-dancing night in the ‘70s, when same-sex dancing was still illegal. So when the beloved venue closed its doors in 2021, Sean Monaghan and Bailey Salisbury were determined to keep this tradition alive by starting their own weekly queer country line-dancing night called Stud Country. Stud Country is one of those rare documentaries that’s able to bring you into the fold, especially through powerful scenes like the final dance, where every Stud Country attendee twirls and side steps in thrilling unison. Soundtracked by a special musical Easter egg called “Tennessee” by Kesha and OrvillePeck, the Hudson Mohawke (hudmo)-produced track is a maximalist boot-stomper with the ability to instantly transport you to the Stud Country dance floor. “The fact that I’m gay and have always liked and made country music, those two things are inseparabl...